An investigating officer (IO) on Monday informed a court that an alleged long-running narcotics trafficking network, operated by the main accused identified as Anmol alias Pinky, targeted affluent neighborhoods as well as students in schools and universities. The IO submitted an interim charge sheet before the judicial magistrate (South), alleging that the accused had been involved in drug trafficking for around 16 years. He requested additional time to file the final report, citing pending forensic results and responses from relevant departments regarding travel records and other aspects of the investigation.
Court Proceedings and Adjournment
The court adjourned the hearing until June 20 due to the absence of the defense counsel. According to the interim charge sheet, several suspects have been categorized according to their alleged roles in the case, while four individuals, including the principal accused, are currently in judicial custody.
Alleged Operations and Network
The report alleges that the accused learned how to prepare cocaine from her former husband and later established an independent narcotics distribution network following their separation. Investigators claim the network supplied drugs to upscale localities and educational institutions through a network of associates. The charge sheet states that narcotics were initially transported from Lahore to Karachi through public transport with the assistance of an associate identified as Sabra, who allegedly received payment for each trip. After the accused's bank accounts were reportedly frozen in 2019, financial transactions were allegedly conducted through accounts opened in Sabra’s name.
Recruitment of New Associates
According to investigators, following Sabra’s arrest in a separate case, another associate, Humaira, was recruited to continue transporting narcotics to Karachi, while other accomplices allegedly handled distribution and logistical operations. The IO further claimed that social media and messaging applications, including WhatsApp, were used to coordinate sales. Customers allegedly transferred payments to designated bank accounts, after which transaction details were shared among members of the network.
Legal History and Financial Transactions
The charge sheet also alleges that the accused was nominated in 27 cases registered in Punjab and Karachi between 2018 and 2026. Several family members were also allegedly linked to similar cases, according to investigators. The IO stated that narcotics were sold under different categories at varying prices and claimed that frozen bank accounts associated with the accused reflected transactions amounting to tens of millions of rupees.
Separate Matter on Voice Samples
In a separate matter, the court also adjourned proceedings regarding permission to obtain voice samples from suspects after the defense counsel failed to appear. The hearing has likewise been deferred until June 20.
